People are using a TRX trainer to do pull ups. Image Credit: MaxRiesgo/iStock/Getty Images The primary TRX back-strengthening exercise is the inverted body row. Although similar to a pullup, the row, where your body is horizontal to the floor, does not work the back muscles in the same line of pull as a pullup, where your torso is vertical to the floor. The TRX is not designed to support a full pullup....
Can You Mix Creatine With Whey Protein? Image Credit: avdeev007/iStock/GettyImages Creatine is an acid produced within your body, while whey protein is a protein that supplies amino acids for your body to use as needed. Both are helpful for recovering from workouts, and both provide noticeable benefits. Creatine is commonly found in red meats, says Mayo Clinic. Whey protein is part of the process of making cheese and is now marketed as a supplement, says Healthline....
Ballerinas must devote hours to dance and exercise. Image Credit: Fedinchik/iStock/GettyImages When training as a ballet dancer, many hours are spent in the studio working on set exercises or choreography. Advertisement While ballet training offers a specific type of fitness regime, it is important to get out of the studio to try other types of conditioning or cross-training exercises to complement dance training and to help prevent injuries. Video of the Day Read more: Ballet Stretches for Beginners Cardio and Ballet Ballet classes offers little in the way of cardiovascular endurance training, yet dancing can become difficult if you are lacking in this area....
Pomegranates are filled with antioxidants. Image Credit: Almaje/iStock/GettyImages If you eat a pomegranate a day, you will reap many health benefits from the fruit’s polyphenols with potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anticarcinogenic properties. Inside the leathery rind of the pomegranate, 50 percent of the fruit’s weight is edible little pockets of seeds and juice. Advertisement For generations, the pomegranate has been a symbol of fertility, and it is still used in herbal supplements for conditions that include keeping your heart healthy, relieving intestinal problems and preventing periodontal disease....
Sesame oil is widely used in Asian cooking. Image Credit: Magone/iStock/Getty Images The tiny seeds of the sesame plant are an important source of cooking oil in Asia and elsewhere. For enthusiasts looking to cook Chinese food at home, buying a bottle of sesame oil is mandatory. However, there are two different kinds of sesame oil: the clear, or pure, kind; and the dark kind. For a novice, it’s not always apparent which oil to use for which purpose....
A woman is walking outside. Image Credit: FogStock/Vico Images/Erik Palmer/FogStock/Getty Images Walking provides an easy, convenient form of exercise that requires no practice or equipment. People with busy schedules might be able to fit short walks into their routine, and frail or injured people might be able to handle this gentle form of exercise more easily than running or jogging. Walking has its drawbacks, however. If you are healthy enough for more vigorous exercise and can fit it into your schedule, consider adding higher-intensity exercise to your weekly routine....
"Garlic farts" are a real thing. Image Credit: Lucy Lambriex/DigitalVision/GettyImages If garlic makes you gassy or a garlic-heavy meal always seems to leave you with a case of garlic farts, it’s not your imagination. While this spice isn’t typically the first thing that comes to mind when most people think of foods that cause gas, it can, in fact, give you a case of the rumbles. Advertisement But here's a breath of fresh air: It's possible to stave off these stinky effects without cutting out garlic completely, Video of the Day Why Does Garlic Give You Gas?...
One of the numerous functions of everyday life for your body is maintaining the internal balance or homeostasis of the body. Your body has several mechanisms for controlling its internal environment – from temperature control to energy production to urine production. You can detect some changes that occur in the body’s coping mechanisms through urine production. Your kidneys play a vital role in water and electrolyte concentrations. When you consume salt, you affect how the body functions....
Potassium permanganate is reduced by sodium oxalate. Image Credit: AlexLMX/iStock/Getty Images The reaction of potassium permanganate with sodium oxalate proceeds via a classic oxidation-reduction reaction. Two half-reactions make up the full reaction. In each half-reaction, chemicals either lose or gain electrons. In the end, the amount of electrons transfer balances, the number of atoms stays constant, but new chemicals, such as carbon dioxide, are formed. Advertisement Redox Reactions Oxidation-reduction reactions, or redox reactions, occur when electrons are transferred between substrates....
A man is exercising on a stationary bike. Image Credit: 4774344sean/iStock/Getty Images Clavicles – otherwise known as collarbones – are thin bones that attach the shoulder blades to the breastbone. A break to a clavicle can occur as a result of a fall, a sports-related mishap or a car accident. To maintain optimal range of motion in your upper body with a broken clavicle you must remain physically active. Certain types of aerobic exercise and resistance training may be limited during the recovery period....
A large pile of dry oats on a tabletop. Image Credit: r_mackay/iStock/Getty Images Oatmeal is a simple, inexpensive breakfast choice that can make a significant difference in your health. In 1997, the Food and Drug Administration made the first food-specific health claim for oatmeal, allowing Quaker Oats to display this claim on product packaging: “Soluble fiber from oatmeal as part of a low saturated fat, low cholesterol diet, may reduce the risk of heart disease....
You should only take Lovenox under the direction of your doctor. Image Credit: Brankica Tekic/iStock/Getty Images If you have a history of atrial fibrillation, heart valve surgery or poor blood flow to your brain or heart, your doctor may prescribe a blood thinner. Blood thinners reduce blood clots and lower your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. There are a number of different blood thinners your doctor may prescribe, including Lovenox....
Stick to bottled or purified water when local supplies are questionable. Giardiasis is an intestinal infection by a parasite known as Giardia lamblia. Giardia is the most common parasite to infect travelers in places with unsanitary conditions, according to Drugs.com. It also affects those who drink unclean water while camping or who unintentionally swallow some when swimming or rafting in rivers or lakes. If you become infected with giardia, ask your doctor or dietitian whether you need a special diet in addition to medication, recommends Drugs....
A cup of tea with a bag being steeped in it. Image Credit: rez-art/iStock/Getty Images Steeping your tea allows you to impart the nutrients found in the tea leaves to the water or liquid you are steeping the leaves in; however, over-steeping imparts more nutrients and flavors from the tea leaves, according to a study published in a 2007 issue of the “Journal of Chromatography.” Over-steeping your tea may result in bitter tea, but this can be avoided by utilizing a proper temperature to brew the tea....
It is not good to lose weight too quickly. Image Credit: Arx0nt/Moment/GettyImages When you decide it’s time to lose weight, you’re motivated and ready to lose it fast. However, quick weight loss can be dangerous. Even if you know how many calories you should eat to lose 5 pounds per week, it’s not a good idea unless you’re under medical supervision. Advertisement The Basics of Weight Loss While many factors, including hormones, healthy, age and genetics influence your ability to lose weight, the process of dropping pounds is usually boiled down to the equation of calories in versus calories out....
For a 2,000-calorie diet, you can have up to 6 ounces of oatmeal to meet your daily recommended grain requirements. Image Credit: serezniy/iStock/GettyImages Some people prefer to skip breakfast, but a warm bowl of oatmeal with raisins and cinnamon can be a wonderful start to the day. Oats nutrition is generally balanced. Still, you have to be mindful of your oatmeal serving size, as you can have too much of a good thing....
Working out the same muscle group too soon can hinder your muscle gains. Image Credit: svetikd/E+/GettyImages When you’re weightlifting to gain muscle mass, the urge is to work out as much as you can. But that can actually be counterproductive and lead to muscle loss. Your muscles need plenty of rest and recovery to grow, and how much rest you need between sessions depends on your training intensity and individual recovery factors....
Turkey — especially the white breast meat — is high in protein and low in fat. Image Credit: 4kodiak/E+/GettyImages According to the University of Illinois Extension, turkey consumption has increased 104 percent since 1970 and is the No. 4 protein choice among Americans. This increase in popularity may be linked to its nutrition. Turkey — especially the white breast meat — is high in protein and low in fat. Advertisement While turkey breasts are typically roasted, a slow cooker is an easy, hands-off way to get moist, flavorful meat without tying up the oven....
Crawfish aren’t all that much different from lobsters, although they tend to be a lot smaller in size. Image Credit: Jenniveve84/iStock/GettyImages Unless you’re in Louisiana during crawfish season, which generally runs from November through July, or in Oregon where the season lasts until fall, fresh crawfish can be difficult to come by. But now that you can get just about anything you want online, you can have frozen crawfish anytime....
Sliced pancetta Image Credit: Monkey Business Images/Monkey Business/Getty Images Pancetta, an air-cured pork belly, is the Italian equivalent of bacon. It comes from the same cut of pork but has a rich, salty flavor without the smokiness of bacon. Make a crispy and crunchy topping for soups, salads, casseroles or sandwiches or wrapper for vegetables, fruits or seafood by cooking pancetta in your oven. When you bake or broil instead of pan-frying pancetta, you’ll allow some of the melted fat to drip away to get the same crispy topping with fewer calories....
